Gary Brooker Count Me Out Lyrics

(G. Brooker / I. Sutherland) 

When it's time for me to go 
and I hear that whistle blow 
I'll be waiting in line day or night 
Take my hand and lead me down 
Lay my burden on the ground 
Break these chains and let me stand in the light 
Now I know what the game's all about 
If that's the way you want to play - count me out 

Had enough of alibis, empty promises and lies 
Trying to find a better life on my own 
There's no easy way I know - now the strains begin to show 
Still I'm looking for a light to lead me home 
Though my heart's still full of doubt - 
There's no way I'm gonna play - so count me out 

I've been too long here breaking my back 
Doing my best to get through 
I never thought I could feel this way 
But I need to find something new 
It's not the money and it's not the gold 
- I just want some peace of mind 
My life is racing like a runaway train 
Getting faster all the time... 

Underneath a golden sky 
Far away I'm gonna fly 
To a place I know is there in my mind 
Like a sailor home to die 
With no journey left to try 
Throw my spirit in the tide and lead me blind 
Now I know what this game's all about 
If that's the way you wanna play 
Then count me out